| SYLLABUS | | FALL, 2009 | BSAD
061Z1 | Managerial Accounting | INSTRUCTOR(s):
| COURSE INFO:
| MEETS: | MW 12:30-1:45 | | LOCATION: | 004 Kalkin |  |
Pre-requisites:
Required course specific fee of $20;
CE students only and permission;
Degree students should register for BSAD 061 A.
Goals & Objectives: By the end of the course each student should know how to use accounting information to become a better manager. To this end, students should develop a fundamental understanding of managerial accounting terminology, basic product and service costing systems, the use of accounting information for planning and control, and financial models for short and long term business decisions. Books & Materials Required Text(s):Managerial Accounting by Hilton, McGraw-Hill, 8th Ed.ISBN: 978-0-07-352692-8 Other:CLASS PREPARATION: Read each Chapter indicated by the date we are scheduled to discuss it in class. The book gives examples of companies dealing with each chapters issues and concepts providing a context for the material. Chapters end with a Review Problem and Solution giving you the opportunity to check your understanding of how to apply the concepts. The detailed schedule provides a list of homework problems you should solve before moving on to the next Chapter. The solutions to these will be provided. IN CLASS: You must bring your text books and a calculator to class. If you choose to purchase an e-book, you should bring a lap top so you can access your e-book during class. We will cover key concepts and illustrate the concepts by working problems and exercises from the text and others provided by the instructor. In class may be individual, small groups or the class as a whole.HOMEWORK: Homework problems and exercises will be assigned for each chapter but will not be collected. If you do not complete the homework, then it is very unlikely that you will be able to succeed on examinations. Accounting requires practice in working exercises and problems. It is not a passive learning experience. We will discuss some of the assigned homework problems in class, particularly if a student raises a question.OTHER ASSIGNMENTS: During the semester students will be asked to complete written and numeric assignments to turn in or to share with the class. Four focus on ethics cases are included and listed on your detailed schedule. For these include a list of all stakeholders who will be effected and how. Also, follow the guidelines for ethical behavior in accounting presented in Chapter 1. These assignments will be graded on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.
Grading:
| Midterms (3) |
20% each |
| Final Exam |
30% |
| Other assignments |
10% |
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Exam Comments:
EXAMINATIONS: Exams will be problems and objective questions. They will be held on the dates indicated on the detailed schedule. The final will be comprehensive. The University excuses absences due to varsity Athletic conflicts or religious observances. If you have a scheduling conflict, send me an e-mail with the relevant information by the end of the 2nd week of class. If you have a documented disability and need special accommodations for your exams, make appropriate timely plans to take your exam in the ACCESS proctoring center and notify me when the arrangements have been made. If an emergency arises at the last minute which prevents you from taking an examination contact me by phone or e-mail as soon as possible, preferably before the examination.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be recorded periodically. For every one of these days you are in attendance you will earn 1 point toward your other assignment grade points (out of 100 possible) and for every day you are not in attendance you will lose 1 point. If you have an excused absence there will be no + or - points. To request an excused absence, send an e-mail or leave a phone message with the reason prior to the class session. You are expected to be in class physically and mentally every class period and to arrive on time and stay the entire class period.
Additional Comments:
INSTRUCTOR NOTE: Your learning is a high priority for me. I am available during office hours as listed above and whenever I do not have a meeting or class conflict during the work day. To determine if I'm available, stop by, call, or e-mail. My phone numbers are: (work) 802-656-0512; (home) 802-660-0448; (mobile) 802-598-3476.
Academic Honesty
The principal objective of the policy
on academic honesty is to promote an intellectual
climate and support the academic integrity of the University of Vermont. Academic
dishonesty or an offense against academic honesty includes acts that may subvert or
compromise the integrity of the educational process. Such acts are serious offenses that
insult the integrity of the entire academic community.
Offenses against academic honesty are any acts that would have the effect of unfairly
promoting or enhancing one's academic standing within the entire community of learners
which includes, but is not limited to, the faculty and students of the University of
Vermont. Academic dishonesty includes knowingly permitting or assisting any person in
the committing of an act of academic dishonesty.
The policy distinguishes between minor and major offenses. Offenses purely technical in
nature or in which the instructor does not perceive intent to achieve advantage are
deemed minor and handled by the instructor. Major offenses are those in which intent to
achieve academic advantages is perceived. A full statement of the policy can be found in
the Cat's Tale. Each student is responsible for knowing and observing this policy.
Classroom Code of Conduct
Faculty and students will at all times conduct themselves in a manner that serves to
maintain, promote, and enhance the high quality academic environment befitting the University
of Vermont. To this end, it is expected that all members of the learning community will adhere
to the following guidelines:
- Faculty and students will attend all regularly scheduled classes, except for those
occasions warranting an excused absence under the policy detailed in the catalogue (e.g.,
religious, athletic, medical).
- Students and faculty will arrive prepared for class and on time, and they will
remain in class until the class is dismissed.
- Faculty and students will treat all members of the learning community with respect.
Toward this end, they will promote academic discourse and the free exchange of ideas by
listening with civil attention to the comments made by all individuals.
- Students and faculty will maintain an appropriate academic climate by refraining
from all actions which disrupt the learning environment (e.g., making noise, ostentatiously
not paying attention, and leaving and reentering the classroom inappropriately).
- Food and drink are not allowed in classrooms.
Instructors will inform students of any special/additional expectations.
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